Join Senior Vice President at King Operating, Rachel Griffith, along with Steve Mullican and Billy Phillips, for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

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In this special episode, Jay revisits a conversation that feels even more relevant today, a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to build a career in Hollywood.

Jay sits down with Todd Sandler, a true working actor whose career spans theater, television, and film. From his early theater roots in Chicago to landing roles on iconic shows like Everybody Loves Raymond and Glee, Todd shares what life looks like beyond the spotlight.

This episode pulls back the curtain on:

• What auditions are really like
• How actors prepare (and handle rejection)
• How the industry has changed post-COVID and post-strike
• Why fame, success, and longevity look very different in today’s digital world

Todd also shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including dodging popcorn kernels on set with Jim Belushi, and Jay and Todd bond over their shared love of golf, including a memorable round in Telluride.

Whether you’re an actor, a creative professional, or just curious about how Hollywood actually works, this is an honest, entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Mark Ayers, and Ryan Goeres for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

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Cold weather always tells the truth about energy.

In Episode 216 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto break down what the latest U.S. cold snap is revealing about natural gas, grid reliability, and energy reality, as prices jump and demand surges.

Jay explains why winter weather stress-tests the system, why renewables struggle in extreme cold, and why natural gas continues to carry the grid when reliability matters most.

The episode also features a replayed conversation with Jeff Crilley, founder of the Real News Network, on how podcasting and digital media are evolving—and why professional studios and smart strategy are replacing risky DIY approaches.

Jay wraps the show with his Weekly Five, centered on the Word of the Week: Obsession, a focused discussion on discipline, purpose, and choosing what truly deserves your energy, including book, podcast, and TV recommendations.

In this episode:

• Why cold weather exposes energy truth fast
• Natural gas price movement and winter demand
• Reliability vs. ideology in energy policy
• How podcasting is changing, and how to grow smarter
• The role obsession plays in success, faith, and leadership

Jay kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into the energy market, leadership psychology, and the mindset needed to thrive in uncertain times.

Segment One — OAG News (2026 Outlook): Why are oil and gas prices so cheap? Jay unpacks the global drivers behind the 2026 energy outlook, from Venezuela’s “Maduro effect” to Valero’s billion-dollar California exit and Texas’ data center boom reshaping power demand.

Segment Two — Featured Guest: Yosi Amram, former CEO, executive coach, and clinical psychologist. Together, Jay and Yosi unpack the loneliness of leadership, emotional and spiritual intelligence in business, and how clarity and authenticity shape decision-making at the top.

Segment Three — Jay’s Weekly Five covers focus, faith, and forward momentum, featuring Zig Zigler book recommendation and more.

This episode blends energy market expertise, leadership psychology, and timeless wisdom for CEOs, investors, and purpose-driven professionals ready to make 2026 a defining year.

Join Ops Team members Rachel Griffith, Aaron Ledyard, and Kelly Duncan for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

More information:
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In this special throwback episode of The Jay Young Show, Reid Ryan joins Jay Young for a powerful conversation revisiting one of the most controversial moments in modern baseball history, the 2019 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, and exploring the future of Major League Baseball in a post-COVID world.

Reid Ryan shares firsthand insight into leadership, accountability, and resilience during his tenure as President of the Houston Astros, where the organization achieved five consecutive years of record-breaking franchise revenue, elevating the Astros into the upper echelon of MLB’s most successful clubs.

Before joining the Astros, Reid was the founder and CEO of two highly successful Minor League Baseball franchises:

• Corpus Christi Hooks
• Round Rock Express

Together, Jay and Reid discuss:

• The reality behind the Astros sign-stealing scandal
• Leadership under intense public scrutiny
• The business of baseball and franchise growth
• The long-term future of MLB after COVID-19
• What it takes to build winning teams on and off the field

PLUS — Jay is joined by his co-host Jordan Soto for:

• The latest oil & gas news
• Jay’s Weekly Five, covering business, leadership, and culture

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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young sits down with Mac Stockdale, Founder and CEO of Quanta, to break down one of the most misunderstood and most critical parts of the oil and gas business: energy hedging and risk management.

Mac shares how his decade-long career at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. shaped his understanding of commodity markets, derivatives, and price volatility, and why he ultimately left banking to build a simpler, clearer solution for U.S. oil and gas producers. In plain English, Mac explains why hedging is so challenging for E&P teams, what most operators get wrong about volatility, and how better risk management changes the way companies plan, operate, and protect margins in uncertain markets.

After the interview, Jay breaks down the Oil & Gas News of the Week, including natural gas futures breaking above $4 and what stronger commodity prices mean for producers heading into the new year.

The episode wraps with Jay’s Weekly Five, joined by King Operating SVP Rachel Griffith, featuring:

• Word of the Week: Deliver
• Bible Verse: 2 Samuel 22:2
• Books: The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
• Watching: Reacher (Amazon Prime)
• Listening: Unstoppable with Kerwin Rae

This episode is packed with practical insight for oil and gas operators, investors, and business leaders navigating volatile markets, and a strong reminder to finish the year focused, disciplined, and delivering.

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